Brian is the founder of Vista Point Wealth Advisors and has been a wealth advisor with Thrivent for 25 years. Brian specializes in retirement income planning, investment management, tax-efficiency, and wealth transfer strategies. Thrivent is an ideal fit for him, as it aligns with his values, offering a financial platform that empowers Christians to live out their faith and responsibly manage God’s gifts.
Outside of the office you can find Brian: volunteering at church, spending time with family, attending local sporting events or on the golf course
About Brian Brooks
Brian is the founder of Vista Point Wealth Advisors and has been a wealth advisor with Thrivent for 25 years. Brian specializes in retirement income planning, investment management, tax-efficiency, and wealth transfer strategies. Thrivent is an ideal fit for him, as it aligns with his values, offering a financial platform that empowers Christians to live out their faith and responsibly manage God’s gifts.
Outside of the office you can find Brian: volunteering at church, spending time with family, attending local sporting events or on the golf course
Nick's primary focus is on expanding and nurturing our existing client relationships. With over 12 years of experience in the financial industry, he is passionate about helping individuals achieve their financial goals at every stage of life.
In his spare time, Nick likes to: play golf, watch sports, cheer on his favorite teams, spend time with family and friends, and cherish quality moments with his wife and three kids
About Nick Goins
Nick's primary focus is on expanding and nurturing our existing client relationships. With over 12 years of experience in the financial industry, he is passionate about helping individuals achieve their financial goals at every stage of life.
In his spare time, Nick likes to: play golf, watch sports, cheer on his favorite teams, spend time with family and friends, and cherish quality moments with his wife and three kids
As a new financial advisor, Dylan brings fresh perspectives and a deep commitment to understanding the unique needs of clients. He works closely with our existing client base and specializes in guiding pre-retirement clients towards their financial goals.
Outside of work Dylan enjoys: golfing, traveling, watching sports, and spending time with friends and family
About Dylan Skov
As a new financial advisor, Dylan brings fresh perspectives and a deep commitment to understanding the unique needs of clients. He works closely with our existing client base and specializes in guiding pre-retirement clients towards their financial goals.
Outside of work Dylan enjoys: golfing, traveling, watching sports, and spending time with friends and family
Scott’s primary role is servicing our clients’ advisory accounts, conducting trading activities and investment/market research to help build our portfolios. Scott has been working in the investment industry since 2012 and thoroughly enjoys using his passion and expertise to help others achieve their financial goals. He is currently pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Scott enjoys: watching sports, golfing and traveling
About Scott Byrdy
Scott’s primary role is servicing our clients’ advisory accounts, conducting trading activities and investment/market research to help build our portfolios. Scott has been working in the investment industry since 2012 and thoroughly enjoys using his passion and expertise to help others achieve their financial goals. He is currently pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Scott enjoys: watching sports, golfing and traveling
Lisa keeps the practice organized and running smoothly. She is passionate about delivering exceptional service and building lasting relationships with clients. Lisa manages processes and workflows to ensure our office exceeds your expectations. She is both securities and insurance licensed and provides services for insurance, annuity and mutual fund accounts.
Lisa loves: hiking, traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends
About Lisa Shillingburg
Lisa keeps the practice organized and running smoothly. She is passionate about delivering exceptional service and building lasting relationships with clients. Lisa manages processes and workflows to ensure our office exceeds your expectations. She is both securities and insurance licensed and provides services for insurance, annuity and mutual fund accounts.
Lisa loves: hiking, traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends
Jessi is a key member of our back-office support team, providing expert services for insurance, annuity, and mutual fund accounts. She holds both securities and insurance licenses, delivering professional and precise assistance.
Jessi is passionate about: fitness, animals, and movies
About Jessica Christie
Jessi is a key member of our back-office support team, providing expert services for insurance, annuity, and mutual fund accounts. She holds both securities and insurance licenses, delivering professional and precise assistance.
Jessi is passionate about: fitness, animals, and movies
Jessica is always ready to assist, whether it’s answering your call or greeting you at the door. She ensures your appointments are scheduled and connects you with the right person to address your needs. Jessica plays a key role in supporting our marketing efforts as well as coordinating our charitable and educational events throughout the year.
Jessica loves: volunteering at her daughters school, giving back to her church community and hiking up North Mountain
About Jessica Nunez
Jessica is always ready to assist, whether it’s answering your call or greeting you at the door. She ensures your appointments are scheduled and connects you with the right person to address your needs. Jessica plays a key role in supporting our marketing efforts as well as coordinating our charitable and educational events throughout the year.
Jessica loves: volunteering at her daughters school, giving back to her church community and hiking up North Mountain
Nolan specializes on the investment side of the business, managing the setup of new brokerage accounts and offering ongoing service to clients. His back office support position plays a crucial role in assisting with account management. Nolan is currently pursuing a MBA in Financial Planning and will transition to being a financial advisor.
Nolan has fun: spending time with family and friends, golfing, traveling, and going to sporting events
About Nolan Brooks
Nolan specializes on the investment side of the business, managing the setup of new brokerage accounts and offering ongoing service to clients. His back office support position plays a crucial role in assisting with account management. Nolan is currently pursuing a MBA in Financial Planning and will transition to being a financial advisor.
Nolan has fun: spending time with family and friends, golfing, traveling, and going to sporting events
Linda has over 10 years of experience with Thrivent and brings 25 years of expertise in benefits and investments from her time at Salt River Project. With a strong background in financial services, she is dedicated to helping individuals navigate their financial goals.
Linda enjoys: volunteering in her community and traveling
About Linda Reidenbach
Linda has over 10 years of experience with Thrivent and brings 25 years of expertise in benefits and investments from her time at Salt River Project. With a strong background in financial services, she is dedicated to helping individuals navigate their financial goals.
Linda enjoys: volunteering in her community and traveling
Marc joined Thrivent in 2015 in Spearfish, SD after earning his Master’s degree in Strategic Leadership at Black Hills State University. He has served our country for the past thirty-two years in the South Dakota Army National Guard including two combat tours: one to Iraq 2003 and one to Afghanistan in 2011. Marc was recently promoted to a full time position with the National Guard for three years. We are excited to have him on our team and can provide additional service to his clients during this time.
Marc and his wife Rita, have three grown children: Trevor, Nathaniel and Andrew. As a family they are committed to serving their community through church outreach programs, the Good Shepard Clinic, and veteran’s organizations. In their free time they enjoy family time together camping, hunting and fishing.
About Marcus Stacey
Marc joined Thrivent in 2015 in Spearfish, SD after earning his Master’s degree in Strategic Leadership at Black Hills State University. He has served our country for the past thirty-two years in the South Dakota Army National Guard including two combat tours: one to Iraq 2003 and one to Afghanistan in 2011. Marc was recently promoted to a full time position with the National Guard for three years. We are excited to have him on our team and can provide additional service to his clients during this time.
Marc and his wife Rita, have three grown children: Trevor, Nathaniel and Andrew. As a family they are committed to serving their community through church outreach programs, the Good Shepard Clinic, and veteran’s organizations. In their free time they enjoy family time together camping, hunting and fishing.